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Python AWS Software Engineer
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #GZ61010 |
| Company: | E-Merge IT Recruitment |
This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys building modern backend platforms and contributing to architectural decisions.
Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field (preferred)
- 6+ years’ proven experience in backend software development and project delivery
- Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI) for backend services and scripting
- Deep experience with AWS cloud services, including:
- IAM, EKS, RDS, MSK/Kafka, Lambda, ElastiCache
- Hands-on expertise with Terraform, including:
- Modules, state management, and environment-specific provisioning
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST/gRPC APIs, and event-driven design
- Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL)
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar
- Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Instana, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills):
- Proficiency in gRPC and concurrency patterns
- Knowledge of the Kafka ecosystem, including Kafka Streams, schema registries, and the outbox pattern
- Experience with AWS infrastructure cost optimization
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Kanban delivery
- Prior exposure to cloud security best practices
The Reference Number for this position is GZ61010
This is a contract role based in Johannesburg, offering a cost-to-company salary of up to R1m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.
Contact Garth on garthz@e-merge.co.za
Or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other exciting opportunities.
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E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency focused on placing the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Visit www.e-merge.co.za to explore more opportunities.
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